How to Install Pavers – Make Your Seattle Yard Beautiful and Functional!

Pavers make beautiful patios, sidewalks and can be used as focal points in a garden. There are plenty of designs you can come up with using brick pavers. They are fairly inexpensive, durable and easy to install yourself, which makes them a favorite for gardeners. If you need a fall project, putting in a pathway through your garden, around your landscaping or creating a new patio is the perfect way to get ready for spring way in advance. You will find the tools you need to create the perfect paved path or patio at Greenwood Hardware.

Your first step is going to be to plan your project. You don’t want to dive right in without a good idea of the size of the pathway or patio you are building. Use stakes to outline the area or marking paint.

Next, you will need to clear the area of rocks, sod or weeds. You want the ground to be even. Once you have cleared your area, you will want to add a paver base. This will keep your pavers level over time and prevent any major sinking. Use a rake to help spread the base out evenly over the area where the pavers will be installed.

Use a hose to add water to the base. Use a compacter to help settle the base. Now, you will need to cover the area with paver sand. Use a 2×4 to pull the sand over the base. Use a level to make sure the area is flat. Add more sand if needed or use a small broom to remove sand in certain areas.

Now you are ready to lay your pavers. Depending on what kind of pavers you are using, you will need to have a good plan in place before you start putting them on the sand. If they are the kind of pavers that join together, lay out how they will be placed in your new paving space. You may need to cut the pavers to get a perfect fit. To cut the pavers, a masonry saw will be needed.

Add edging to the walkway or patio to help secure the pavers in place. Pour more paving sand over the pavers and use a broom to brush the sand in between the cracks. Use a compacter to really get the stones good and solid.

Installing pavers is a job you can do on a weekend. Depending on the size of the job, you may just need to recruit some help with the promise of a backyard barbecue as a reward. Head into Greenwood Hardware today to pick up the supplies you need to lay your pavers. Come on in, or contact us today!